Dachstein West Overview
Dachstein West offers skiing up to 1620 metres and is known for its great views and hospitality. The pistes are wide and snow-sure with a modern lift system, and are especially suited to beginner and intermediate skiers. The resort has a friendly, family atmosphere and plenty of the famous Austrian charm which brings schools back to the country year on year. Skiing in the low mountain ranges offers protection from the wind, while skiers also enjoy an impressive mountain panorama of the higher nearby mountains. There is no shortage to keep your students entertained in the evenings with swimming, ice skating, climbing wall and pizza night. Well recommended for your next school ski trip to Austria.
Km of skiable area
142km
Number of runs
19
36
3
Number of lifts
24
Nearest hospital
35km
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Dachstein West Accommodation
Luise-Wehrenfennig-Haus
Location: Bad Goisern
Capacity: 160
The Luise Wehrenfennig Haus is located in the centre of the village of Bad Goisern, near to the Dachstein West ski area.
Rooms: Multi-bedded rooms, all with en-suite facilities.
Facilities: dining room, common/seminar rooms, safe, open-air ice skating rink behind hotel (subject to charge).
Dachstein West Après Ski
In-house Quiz
Subject range: Cultural, History, Geography, Language
What you’ll experience: A quiz night is a great way to spend a relaxed evening inside. Your rep will help you organise the activity.
Select says: You may wish to budget for snacks, prizes, etc.
Disco Night
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: A disco night is always a great way for the group to let loose after a long day on the slopes. This evening entertainment allows children to socialise and have fun.
Select says: A disco night is a popular option as an end of week celebration! Includes 1 soft drink.
Ice Hockey Match
Subject range: Cultural, Winter Sports, Physical Education
What you’ll experience: A brilliant evening activity is to take the group to watch a professional hockey match with EC Red Bull Salzburg in the Austrian First Division.
Select says: A great way for the children to get a feel for the atmosphere and learn about a different winter sport.
Pizza Night
Subject range: Food Technology
What you’ll experience: Enjoy a tasty homemade pizza at the local pizzeria! This evening activity is a great way for the group to socialise and relax after a long day on the slopes!
Select says: Also has a small bowling alley for everyone to enjoy!
Swimming
Subject range: Physical Education
What you’ll experience: Indoor pool located in Gosau. Enjoy some leisure time in the indoor heated swimming pool in the evenings. Includes a brine pool, spring loungers, brine whirlpool, underwater massage jets, massages, and comfort and lounging areas.
Select says: A great evening activity to stretch out tired skiing muscles!
Dachstein West Resort Facts
| Resort height | 767 m |
| Highest lift | 1620 m |
| Vertical drop | 870 m |
| Total km of piste | 160 km |
| Total no of ski runs | 58 |
| Blue | 19 |
| Red | 36 |
| Black | 3 |
| Total no of lifts | 21 |
| Gondolas/cable cars | 4 |
| Chair lifts | 8 |
| Drag lifts | 6 |
| Magic carpets | 3 |
| Longest run | 4 km |
| Lift pass covers | Gosau, Russbach, Zwieselalm, Annaberg |
| Glacier | No |
| Snowboarding facilities | 4 terrain parks including the professional Snowpark Dachstein West |
| Snow making | Yes – approx 85% |
| Transfer time by coach | Calais – 15 hrs |
| Medical facilities | Doctor in resort |
| Nearest hospital | Hospital in Bad Ischl (35 km) |
